Cosmetic Dentistry

why choose GEDC

At Great Expressions, we understand that you may feel self-conscious about your smile, and the effect that a poor smile can have on your social life and self-esteem. We want to help you Be Your Own Kind of Great by improving your look and restoring your confidence to smile again. Great Expressions offers access anytime, anywhere, to several treatment plan options that will improve your current look and help you live a healthy lifestyle. We strive to make every visit more comfortable by using the latest technology, cosmetic technique, and providing continuing education. And as always, we check to see that your gums and surrounding tissues are healthy.

Our Great Expressions dentists understand just how personal this experience is for you, and they have extensive training in the field of cosmetic dentistry to help you look your best in a comfortable environment. From surface or simple solutions (such as teeth whitening, veneers, bridges, and crowns) to more complex procedures (enamel shaping, fillings, gum reshaping, and total smile makeovers) our experts will give you the smile that will help you shine.

Great Expressions can provide you with the best treatment in cosmetic dentistry at an affordable price that fits within your budget. We also offer Invisalign and other orthodontic-specific services for those needing additional specialized care, with affordable options like cash pay, insurance, financing, and CareCredit options available to take the strain off your wallet. Contact a Great Expressions dentist near you for an appointment today.

What to Expect at an Appointment

A team member will sit down for a consultation and discuss your needs and options

X-rays may be taken, as well as a mold of your bite

We will come up with a personalized treatment plan, so you can get the best results

Patient friendly

financing options

Whether your dental care is for your family, a new smile for your next interview, braces for your future, or dentures to eat your favorite food, ﬁnancing your dental care at Great Expressions Dental Centers is as easy as smiling.

CALCULATE YOUR PAYMENT

Cost of Treatment

Cost of TreatmentDuring your initial consultation, your orthodontists will be able to determine your cost of treatment based on your specific needs. There are many factors that affect your cost of treatment, including the complexity and severity of your problem and the required length of treatment. The average cost of braces ranges from $3,500 to $8,000, with the national average at about $5,000.

Cost of Treatment

Amount Covered By Insurance

Amount Covered By InsuranceThere are many different agreements between insurance carriers and their subscribers; each contract provides a different benefit. Orthodontic insurance usually has a lifetime maximum for orthodontic services. This benefit is paid as a percentage of the orthodontic fee (diagnostic records, initial fee, monthly payments, etc.) until the benefit maximum has been reached. Contact your insurance company directly to find out more information regarding your orthodontic benefits.

Amount Covered by Insurance

Flexible Spending Account/HSA

Flexible Spending AmountA FSA allows you to set aside a portion of your paycheck to pay for eligible medical expenses. This is deducted from your paycheck, not subjected to payroll taxes, and transferred directly into your FSA.

YOUR ESTIMATED MONTHLY PAYMENT

12 Months

18 Months

24 Months

This payment tool is provided to create an estimate of your monthly cost of orthodontic treatment and is provided to you "as-is." Payments cannot exceed estimated treatment months. For actual treatment costs, please schedule a consultation with one of our board certified orthodontists.

CareCredit®

When you finance with CareCredit, you get the dental treatment you need, with zero down or minimal up-front investment.

Smile Protection Plan®

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Cosmetic dentistry deals with functional and aesthetic concerns with regards to teeth and the surrounding tissue. Cosmetic procedures today can range from color correction of your teeth to replacing missing teeth and everything in between. There’s always something we can do to help improve your smile.

Modern cosmetic dentistry has evolved to a point where dentists can address both functional and aesthetic concerns equally well with a number of options at their disposal.

We specialize in:

Implants DenturesCosmetic bondingVeneersFull-mouth restoration

The idea of a perfect smile varies from person to person, so if you’re considering cosmetic dentistry, it’s important that you know what you would like after having a discussion with your Great Expressions dentist.

Both bridges and dentures only replace the visible top portion of the tooth, and leave nothing in place of the root. This can cause a condition called osseointegration, in which the loss of the tooth causes the underlying bone to slowly dissolve and deteriorate. Dental implants are also more stable than dentures, and do not require modification of surrounding teeth, as bridges do.

Insurance coverage, and out-of-pocket expenses for cosmetic dentistry vary. At Great Expressions, our front desk team members will work with you and provide several treatment options and estimates, and we will coordinate with your insurance provider if coverage is available. You will know all treatment cost estimates up front, so that you can choose the best plan for your needs, and your budget.

Most people are candidates for tooth whitening, but again, each situation is unique, and we want to make sure you are clinically healthy for teeth whitening. Patients get a brighter, whiter smile, with removed staining and the confidence to smile more often when their teeth are whitened.

Typically, you can expect whitening to last six months to two years, although some studies report results lasting longer. Avoiding red wine, coffee, and smoking — all of which can cause staining — helps preserve long-lasting results.

Great Expressions Dental Centers® branded practices are independently owned and operated in specific states by licensed dentists and their professional entities who employ the licensed professionals providing dental treatment and services. Michigan licensed dentists may not be licensed in identified subspecialties. Office practices may vary and patients should contact the dental office for treatment and service issues. ADG, LLC, provides administrative and business support services and licenses the Great Expressions Dental Centers® brand name to independently owned and operated dental practices. ADG does not own or operate dental practices, or employ the licensed professionals providing dental treatment and services.